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Geothermal powerhouse Kenya maximises its potential

21st May, 2012 by Roger East | Add a comment
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Energy harnessed from hot steam in East Africa’s Rift Valley could power Kenya many times over.

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New puncture-proof tyre reduces waste and space

18th May, 2012 by Mihaly Zimonyi | Add a comment
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Bridgestone, the largest tyre company in the world, offers a promising innovation for small city cars.

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Greening Gaza with eco schools

17th May, 2012 by Anonymous | Add a comment
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The Gaza Strip will soon have up to 20 schools that combine water recycling, renewable energy and traditional Islamic features for shading and ventilation.

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Solar skylight harnesses the power of daylight

16th May, 2012 by Roger East | Add a comment
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Californian start-up Enfocus brings a new design to market which combines photovoltaics with cool natural light, in a cost effective way.

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Participatory mapping: the next Jungle Book?

15th May, 2012 by Katie Shaw | Add a comment
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Amazon Watch coordinator Gregor MacLennan talks about his work with communities to preserve ecosystems, and his journey since graduating from Forum for the Future’s Masters programme.

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Social media prompts a clean energy shift

14th May, 2012 by Anonymous | 1 comments
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Our virtual lives have massive energy demands, but a two-year Greenpeace campaign has prompted Facebook to ‘like’ renewable sources.

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Is solar the new normal?

11th May, 2012 by Roger East | Add a comment
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As photovoltaic panels continue to get cheaper, the holy grail of ‘grid parity’ is within our grasp. So, how will this reshape the world of power?

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Paint your roof with solar power

10th May, 2012 by Anonymous | Add a comment
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A researcher believes thermoelectric paint could bring affordable DIY solar energy to the market within five years.

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Silver ink promises cheaper, more efficient PV       

9th May, 2012 by Anonymous | Add a comment
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Researchers have developed a conductive ink that can print high-performance electrical circuits on flexible surfaces, including solar panels.

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Businesses use the same pristine paper, again and again

8th May, 2012 by Roger East | Add a comment
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A new scheme sets out to close the loop in the paper chain, using innovative de-inking technology along the way.

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Stimulating and very interesting.

David Gee, European Environment Agency